SAP Switzerland honors SMEs for rapid implementation

Pi2 Process AG is a specialized, internationally active subcontracting company in Lachen SZ. The business areas are mechanical solutions and processes respectively the production of precise parts, assemblies of components and devices as well as the support of SMEs in the improvement of processes. The company recently received an award from SAP Switzerland for the smooth implementation of SAP and the fast live. According to the statement, the decisive factors for the successful project were primarily the company's own convincing approach as well as the experience of the consultants from the partner company GIA Informatik AG in Oftringen, who came up with a ready-made ERP template. Pietro Pignatiello, CEO and Project Manager of Pi2 Process AG: "My team and I are very pleased to have won this SAP award. It shows that we have set a new standard with our rapid project execution, which is being recognized nationally." The partner company GIA is also happy about this award. Martin Ryser, Member of the Executive Board and Head of Business Solutions at GIA: "Pi2 Process showed a lot of passion right from the start and focused on the essentials during the course of the project. This enabled a fast implementation of this digital core. We will continue to be happy to accompany Pi2 Process AG on the way to digitalizing its business."

Continuous flow of data and values

Pi2 Process AG relies on the ERP system from SAP ("SAP Business Suite on HANA") as the basis for bringing together all relevant data and due to the holistic networking and flexibility. Pietro Pignatiello: "Our goals are a continuous flow of data and values as well as current and transparent key business figures. The smaller a company is, the more important it is to network these flows in an integrated complete solution. With SAP, Pi2 Process AG has the basis to realize its vision of 'Pi2-MTO (connecting people, technology, organization)' in the sense of Industry 4.0."

GIA Informatik AG from Oftringen took over the implementation. In an initial project phase, it mapped the quotation, order processing, procurement and accounting processes, including integrated document management, in the ERP system. Important elements were the meaningful management cockpit as well as the SAP HANA platform and the use of the new, central business partner, which already serves as preparation for the S/4 HANA deployment.

Introduction lasted only 75 days

The project lasted from the beginning of September to mid-November 2016. Pi2 Process AG was able to start productive operation just 75 days after the start of the project. No investments were necessary; the financing model was on a subscription basis. Pietro Pignatiello: "With GIA, we have a partner at our side who understands the requirements of an SME well due to its experience. By using the new and simple industry template 'gia//fertigung', the IT company implemented an ERP solution tailored to our needs, which we are now gradually expanding. The basis for the success of the project was the common language and the understanding for each other."

Source and further information: GIA Informatics